Description
This rich and creamy chocolate espresso buttercream frosting is perfect for decorating your favorite cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Butter (Unsalted, Room temperature)
- 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp Espresso Powder (increase to 2 tbsp for stronger flavor)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2–4 tbsp Milk (Start with 2 tbsp, add more if necessary, preferably whole or 2%, Room temperature)
- 5–6 cups Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cream butter in a large mixing bowl until it’s light and smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, espresso powder, vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp milk. Mix until combined.
- Add half the powdered sugar and mix until partially combined.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and additional milk as needed for a pipeable consistency. For those who like a sweeter frosting, you can add 6 cups powdered sugar but may need more milk.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Fill your piping bags with this icing and decorate your desserts. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase espresso powder to 2 tbsp.
- Add more milk as needed to achieve the desired consistency for piping.
- This frosting pairs well with chocolate or vanilla cakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp